'guard' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'guard' with 20 example sentences.

guard noun

: a person who keeps watch over something or someone

: the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage

: a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

: a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

: the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

: a military unit serving to protect some place or person

: a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

: the duty of serving as a sentry

: (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles

: a position on a basketball team

guard verb

: to keep watch over

: watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

: protect against a challenge or attack

: take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

The security guards wouldn't let us in.

The soldiers were guarding the bridge.

Where are my shin guards?

How many guards were there?

Both of the entrances to the room are guarded.

He entered the bank disguised as a guard.

The guards didn't see us.

One of the security guards is checking the rooms now.

A coast guard helicopter approached the ship.

It could be a trap. Don't let your guard down.

The guards performed a body cavity search.

I'm working as a security guard.

I'll stand guard now. Go get some sleep.

The guards almost beat him to death.

Twenty-five hundred British soldiers guarded the border.

He is working as a security guard at a warehouse.

Dan got a job as a security guard.

You should be on your guard when doing business with strangers.

Angels guard and guide us.

The guards change every three hours.

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